Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Ashtead
Henley Royal Regatta, with the car from Ashtead. Clear-road time from Ashtead: 49 minutes for the 42.8 miles. It comes round again 29 June – 4 July 2027. Over 400 races of international standard are staged across the week. With about 14,000 residents, Ashtead is a town of 10,000 to 20,000 people. Ashtead (AHD) is the station to know: 7 minutes by road. Historic England lists Church of St Giles, 0.8 miles from Ashtead's centre, at Grade II*.
How the day runs
In Ashtead, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the day, it is 50 minutes back to Ashtead. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 12 minutes from Ashtead.
- Ashtead to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames49 min, 42.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Ashtead50 min, 43 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Over 400 races of international standard are staged across the week.
Source: hrr.co.ukAshtead has a population of about 14,000.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Ashtead by road is Ashtead (AHD), about 7 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of St Giles, 0.8 miles out from central Ashtead, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukStewards' Enclosure: men need lounge suit or jacket/blazer with trousers plus tie or cravat; women wear dresses or skirts below the knee, or trouser suits; no shorts, leggings, tracksuits or jeans.
Source: hrr.co.ukPrince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'.
Source: hrr.co.ukThe Straight Course, used from 1924, is 80 feet wide, runs from below Temple Island to Poplar Point, about 1 mile 550 yards.
Source: hrr.co.ukTwo enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public.
Source: hrr.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames from Ashtead?
42.8 miles via the M25, M4 and A4130: 49 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 68.0 miles from Ashtead; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Henley Royal Regatta in 2027?
29 June – 4 July 2027.
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